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The New York Knicks are not only considered top contenders for the Eastern Conference but also the NBA title. One of their unsung heroes and an X-factor for their potential championship season is Josh Hart.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a team filled with promise for the past few years, but nothing has come of it due to numerous injuries, load management, and poor decisions. One player looking to change that outlook is Trey Murphy III.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the top teams in the Western Conference for the past two seasons, advancing to the WCF both years. While teams focus their attention on Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels has quietly become a focal point in his own right and a big reason for the team's success.

After making a surprise impact during his rookie season, the Miami Heat need more from Kel'el Ware for the 2025-26 season to be competitive in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Milwaukee Bucks made major roster news during the offseason. One player who can impact the 2025-26 season is Kevin Porter Jr., who steps into the role as the team's starting point guard.

The LA Clippers made some significant offseason moves in an attempt to capture the franchise's first NBA title. However, the question is, will the veteran additions help them, or will age and chemistry be an issue throughout the season?

There was no surprise that the LA Lakers were in search of a big man to complement Luka Doncic and LeBron James. The addition of former first overall pick Deandre Ayton may be what the team needs to advance deep into the 2025-26 postseason.

The Memphis Grizzlies have undergone some changes during the offseason. As a result, look for sophomore Jaylen Wells to play a bigger role in helping the team battle the ultra-tough Western Conference standings.

Lonzo Ball has dealt with a lot during his relatively young NBA career. Heading into the 2025-26 season, finally healthy after two-plus seasons away from the game, Ball may be the missing piece to the Cavs' championship puzzle.

The Chicago Bulls are hoping that homegrown forward Matas Buzelis can take the next step towards helping the team return to the postseason.

The Dallas Mavericks are primed to be a contender in the Western Conference this season. With Kyrie Irving sidelined until 2026, the Mavs are hoping that D'Angelo Russell can step in as the starting point guard.

Acquired by the Hornets following an offseason trade with the Utah Jazz, guard Collin Sexton provides Charlotte with much-needed guard depth, stability, and scoring as the team looks to rebuild in the Eastern Conference.

The Atlanta Hawks are looking to climb the Eastern Conference ladder. To do so, Dyson Daniels will need to build on his award-winning 2024-25 season and be an impact player on both ends of the court.

The Boston Celtics roster has seen a number of changes and challenges heading into the 2025-26 season. Expect guard Payton Pritchard's role to increase as the team looks to remain a contender in the Eastern Conference.

The Toronto Raptors are rebuilding in the Eastern Conference and hope that Collin Murray-Boyles, the 9th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, will be a piece of their future.

The San Antonio Spurs are building something special in The Alamo. In addition to drafting Dylan Harper with the second pick, the Spurs added frontcourt depth when they drafted Carter Bryant with the 14th pick.

The Brooklyn Nets are still in the process of rebuilding. After going undrafted in 2023, forward Drew Timme quickly made a solid first impression at the end of last season and could be a vital piece of the team's future.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the odds-on favorite to win the Eastern Conference with one of the deepest, most talented rosters in the NBA. Can rookie Tyrese Proctor break into the rotation to help the team during the 2025-26 season?

It's been a year since he was selected with the 12th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The addition of Nikola Topic provides the OKC Thunder with even more depth and playmaking as they look to repeat as NBA Champions

The Houston Rockets were dealt a massive blow when it was announced earlier this week that starting point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the season with a torn ACL.